CONTACT WITH POWER LINES.
THREE MEN INJURED. . TEMUKA, November 2. ■ 'inree men receved severe electric shocks at the Waihi Bridge, Winchester, on Friday, while handling steel girders. The jib crane fouled a power line carrying 6600 volts, and shortcircuited down on .to the girder and winch-handle.
A man named Oliver of Christchurch was burned on the feet and hands. Another man, named M’Laughlin, received burns on both hands, and J. Baker, o» Temuka, received a severe shock. Only the prompt action of the safety contact-breaker on the transmission lines saved the men from death. They received medical attention, and Oliver was taken home to Christchurch. The accident is not likely to interfere with work at the bridge.
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Hokitika Guardian, 2 December 1930, Page 4
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117CONTACT WITH POWER LINES. Hokitika Guardian, 2 December 1930, Page 4
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